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Whale Watching Tadoussac – AML Whale Watching Cruises

With Croisières AML, wildlife enthusiasts can admire the most majestic creatures on the planet in one of the world’s best whale-watching sites: the Saguenay–St. Lawrence Marine Park. This park is a major feeding ground for marine mammals, which is why this region is such a hotspot for nature lovers. In addition to its exclusive Whale Warranty, Croisières AML offers visitors the choice between an exhilarating outing in a Zodiac or the unparalleled comfort of one of their sightseeing boats. Boats leave from both Tadoussac and Rivière du Loup.

Agate Mine Visit

Become a prospector in an open-pit mine and pick some beautiful agates and geodes. Discover in this rare volcano (350 million years), fine stones of quartz, amethyst, cornelian, jasper and more. Equipment and training are provided. Bring good shoes and a picnic lunch. While at the mine, take some time to visit the museum and gift shop.

Cap Bon Ami Visit

Held within Forillon Park, Cap Bon Ami is a mountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé. Its boreal forest is home to diverse wildlife that can be easily observed. The park’s steep cliffs welcomes thousands of sea birds and its shores harbour colonies of seals. Its stunning vistas and rock formations are a testament to our planet’s captivating history.

Forillon National Park

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Located on the tip of the Gaspé Peninsula, Forillon Park is a mountainous area that borders on the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the Bay of Gaspé.
Its boreal forest is home to a diverse wildlife that can be easily observed. The park’s steep cliffs welcome thousands of sea birds and its shores harbour colonies of seals. The Forillon Peninsula has been inhabited for thousands of years and the Park bears witness to the lives of those who lived there, including Micmacs, fishermen, cod merchants, whale hunters and lighthouse keepers.

Excursion to Bonaventure Island

Parc national de l’Île-Bonaventure-et-du-Rocher-Percé stands out with its rich natural, historic, and geological heritage. Sculpted by time and the sea, at the Gaspé Peninsula’s tip, it has the fortress of Bonaventure island and the magnificent stone vessel of Percé Rock, Québec’s tourism emblem. Its outstanding flora and fauna, including its famous colony of Northern Gannets, make it a must-see for visitors, as do the island’s old homes-the last witnesses to the way the islanders lived a century ago.

Bioparc

The Bioparc is home to about 40 animal species indigenous to the Gaspésie region in a setting that resembles their natural habitats. Explore the interpretive trail along which you can come into contact with these animals during interpretive activities as well as observe them feeding. Visit the insectarium and its impressive collection of living and preserved insects as well as the animals at the petting farm. New: Spend a night at the Bioparc during the Overnight with the Wolves activity or discover the aquatic reserve covering the estuary of the Bonaventure River during ecological excursions that will immerse you in an ecosystem that is typical of Gaspésie: the barachois.

Pointe-Au-Père Lighthouse (Pointe-au-Pere Maritime Historic Site)

The Pointe-au-Père Lighthouse played a central role in the history of navigation on the St. Lawrence River. Built in 1909, this lighthouse is one of the tallest in Canada and one of the few to still have its prism. A guided tour will take you to the top, where you can admire the fantastic view.

Empress of Ireland Museum (Pointe-au-Pere Maritime Historic Site)

The Empress of Ireland Museum presents the history of the Empress of Ireland passenger ship, from its construction in 1906 to its tragic sinking on May 29, 1914, which killed 1012 people. Visit the historic site and learn all there is to know about this magnificent ship. Discover a large collection of artefacts from the wreck, period photos, interactive terminals and eyewitness accounts.
New: Built in 2014 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Empress of Ireland, Hangar 14 features a fun temporary exhibit focusing on what life was like in Québec in 1914. How did people share music? What did they spread on their morning toast? Did blended families exist? Come and find out the surprising answers to 14 different questions!

Pointe-au-Pere Maritime Historic Site (Submarine H.M.C.S.)

Visit the Onondaga, Canada’s first submarine open to the public! Board the submarine and find out about the daily lives of the 70 men who lived for months at a time in this 90-metre (300-foot) submarine. Examine the complex mechanics of the submarine and the technology used for underwater detection. The 45-minute audio-guide commentary simulates going out to sea off Rimouski and will plunge you into this fascinating and little-known world. In addition, you can spend a night aboard the Onondaga. You will be welcomed by the coxswain and will play the role of an apprentice submariner for the duration of a fun-filled night!

The Gaspe Peninsula is one of the most beautiful site of the province of Quebec. Tipping out onto the Atlantic Ocean, it is hard not to fall in love with this part of Canada. An experienced tour guide will accompany your group making your trip seamless and carefree as you visit this stunning landscape by bus.

The fun starts with a whale-watching excursion. Anticipation abounds while you eagerly search the ocean surface for the whales and dolphins to breach the waves. Become a prospector in the agate open-pit mine. The 350 million year old dormant volcano holds treasures of amethyst, cornelian, jasper, quartz and more. Visit the breathtaking sites of Cape Bon Ami then take a nature tour and visit the interpretation centre of Park Forillon, part of the Appalachians.

Continue on to visit Forillon Village and Fort Peninsula. An excursion to Bonaventure Island will take your group by boat passed one of Quebec’s many splendors, Perce Rock. A tour of BioParc will bring you up close to Quebec nature in all its glory. See fauna and flora while discovering outdoor trails and park activities.

Visit the lighthouse at Pointe-au-Perre Maritime Historic Site in Rimouski and discover one of Canada’s most important navigation sites since the 1800’s. A tour of the Empress of Ireland museum depicts the luxury ocean liner that sank in May of 1914 after being hit by a coal freighter in heavy fog claiming the lives of more than 1,000 people, the worst peacetime maritime disaster in Canadian history.

A night security guard will be on hand during your stay at preferred Gaspe hotels. Enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at local favorite restaurants during this unforgettable tour.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR:

Quebec Maritimes Region:

Whale Watching Tadoussac – AML Whale Watching Cruises

Cap Bon Ami Visit

Forillon National Park

Excursion to Bonaventure Island

Bioparc

Empress of Ireland Museum (Pointe-au-Pere Maritime Historic Site)

Price Starting From

*$525 CND

INCLUDED IN THIS TOUR:

4 Breakfast(s)

4 Lunch(es)

4 Supper(s)

Coach Bus

3 Star Hotel

Tour Director

Security Guard

All Taxes and Gratuities

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Terms and Conditions

Prices are per paying participant with 1 free adult per 10 paying students.

All taxes and service fee included.

Prices are based on basic itinerary with a minimum of 40 paying participants.

All prices are subject to change if there are increases in taxes, exchange rate or in rates by our suppliers (hotel, restaurant, bus, train, plane, attraction or any other venue).

Lodging: 2 adults per room, 4 students per room.

Activities subject to availability and may be switched when necessary.